Its a hp fanfiction thats longer than most of the actual books and more skillfully written than most published fiction works. A good man, in my book, but not someone who ended jim crow through nonviolence. The most complex work ive ever read would have to be. In the blazing world by siri hustvedt the main character is hugely complex. Certain books may not be so incomprehensible like most of later burroughs that ive read, nova express, parts of cities of the red night certainly difficult books and still exhausting to finish despite their quality. Im still reading catch22 and its taken me longer to read than any book i own. Be honest, havent you wanted to be a bad guy at one time or another. What wasis the most difficultconfusing book youve ever read.
The 25 most challenging books you will ever read if youve made it all the way through any of these, give yourself a pat on the back. The most complex characters youve ever seen the escapist. Jan 01, 2012 dwarf fortress belongs to a class of games that are unapologetically complex in terms of depth and game mechanics. It would have to be an essay by henry david thoreau. In fact, romance is the most popular genre in the united states. Feb, 2020 complex is proud to present t he best rapper alive, every year since 1979, a comprehensive look back at every year of rap and which mc moved the crowd the most.
Like house of leaves, the books they talked about are difficult to read in the most literal way. The stand is the classic endofworld scenario and one of kings most popular books definitely his longest. Known for its unconventional narrative style, this experimental book is filled with complex ideas and language, immense detail, and endless footnotes which will keep you busy for awhile. How to fully appreciate one of the most complex machine ever invented by michael fraser at barnes. Who are the most complex female characters youve ever read. The most fun we ever had focuses on the connolly family.
The 15 most popular reread books, according to goodreads. Frequently cited as one of the most difficult novels of all time, barnes 1936 roman a clef broke barriers with its frank depictions of homosexuality. One of the worlds most complex mathematical theories may have finally been cracked by a scholar in japan, although confirming the breakthrough may take many more years due to. Three of richard scarrys most beloved books are now available in one funfilled collection. This is the most recently published book to snag a spot this high on the reread list, so kudos to the book thief. What is the most complex story or novel ever written.
Complex is proud to present t he best rapper alive, every year since 1979, a comprehensive look back at every year of rap and which mc moved the crowd the most. Even using my avatar in battle threads is a huge spoiler. In addition to being a groundbreaking business book see top 10 most influential. And even if youre not reading gatsbywidely considered the archetypal great american novelfor the romance, read it for fitzgeralds stunning prose alone. Is it a novel with beautiful, captivating figurative language.
I have read two and a half of the 10 most difficult books ever written, as selected by emily colette wilkinson and garth risk hallberg of the millions after three years research. Jan 05, 2009 john biggs offers an indepth look at some of the most amazing watches from this century and beyondincluding a hockeypucksize watch that is one of the most complex mechanical devices ever made. Check out the titles that defined the company and an industry home to some of the most iconic characters in all of pop culture, such as superman, batman. It makes a lot of people say theyre slow reads, but if you like that kind of thing its amazing. Tractatus logicophilosophicus by ludwig wittgenstein. Jeff has a knack for distilling complex business issues down to. It taught me over and over again that each person has inalienable worth. The 10 most difficult books to finish in pictures the guardian. Nov 01, 2018 a tragic romance if there ever was one, the relationship between gatsby and daisy buchanan is among the most heartbreaking to ever grace the page. Dwarf fortress belongs to a class of games that are unapologetically complex in terms of depth and game mechanics. The book was published in 1924 and follows a muslim indian doctor named aziz and his relationships with an english professor, cyril fielding, and a visiting english schoolteacher named adela. The editors of the millions difficult books series pick the 10 most difficult books ever. Dr zack busner is on a quest for the meaning of the past as. List of important publications in mathematics wikipedia.
What is the most difficult book you have ever read. The 37 best young adult books we ever read business insider. Jan 27, 2017 id like to tell you that the most difficult book i ever read was a russian classic or homers iliad in ancient greek. While probably not the most complex character ive ever seen, the first one to come to mind is magneto.
In this technical but yet easy to understand work, wrist watches are covered in an orderly way to have eventually an idea of not only the complex watches. Zhivago, a novel so stunningly complex and masterfully written you cant just rely on the movie version to understand its nuances. Tolstoys war and peace, faulkners the sound and the fury, hellers catch 22, and calvinos if on a winters night a traveller are also complex novels for a variety of reasons including narrative framing, style of narration, the scale of the plot etc. I also think the protagonists in sarah waters book fingersmith were very wellrounded in fact all her books that ive read. Its possibly the most unique book ever written, a book about thinking, about how thought is possible and how thought works, as well as a book about how systems can be constructed from elements that have no intrinsic meaning and yet the systems themselves have meaning. Protego alohomora reducto dont have a clue colloportus 2 what does it say on the prophecy made about harry and voldemort. Legos simple block design lends itself to some awesome designs, but even though lego bricks are easy to assemble, some people have taken creations to the extreme. This is one of the most intense, suspenseful books youll ever read. I had no clue what was going to happen next and, and the twist ending definitely caught me by surprise. The 25 most challenging books you will ever read buzzfeed.
Claire lombardos book the most fun we ever had is a modern day sweeping family saga filled with drama, mystery, intrigue, and love. Aug 03, 2018 this is the most recently published book to snag a spot this high on the reread list, so kudos to the book thief. While more of a scifihorror mix than straight scifi, kings apocalyptic vision of mankind on the brink of selfdestruction is clearly one of the longest science fiction books of all time. Not every complex book has to be a behemoth of a book. By the end of the 19th century, no book in english literary history had enjoyed more editions, spinoffs and translations. I have read two and a half of the 10 most difficult books ever written, as selected by emily colette wilkinson and garth risk hallberg of the. Most complex plot i literally cannot say a single thing about the above manga without it being a massive spoiler. In fact, i would venture to say that it is the most complicated work of fiction ever. Aug 31, 2015 9 complex books for readers who want a challenge. The 25 greatest comic book supervillains of all time, ranked. Jim crow racism was itself a complex social phenomena, composed ultimately of social beliefs, customs, violent tactics, and laws that evolved over a long period of time. Id like to tell you that the most difficult book i ever read was a russian classic or homers iliad in ancient greek. The canterbury tales are a collection of the funniest, most complex, and.
From goodreads novels that made you work the hardest. Really, really difficult books, after wimpy kid, flavorwires 50 incredibly tough books for. In book 5 what spell does hermione say to make the door that they run out of seal itself in the department of mysteries. Harper lee, believed to be one of the most influential authors to have ever existed. A song of ice and fire series has some of the most ridiculously complicateddetailed world building and plot points ive ever seen. Its emotionally angry, ruthless, brooding, and insanely complex. Jun 12, 2018 with a whopping 1, 079 pages, infinite jest is among the longest novels ever written. Read all 10 and youll probably ascend to the being immediately above homo sapiens. With a whopping 1, 079 pages, infinite jest is among the longest novels ever written. Feb 12, 2015 this is one of the most complex origami of all time, the eastern origami dragon. Learn to play the most complex video game ever made tyson, peter on. Worlds most complex mathematical theory cracked telegraph. I suppose this is another sort of dystopia novel, except the dystopia in. Crusoes worldfamous novel is a complex literary confection, and it.
Jun 23, 2009 the most complex work ive ever read would have to be. The school was private, academically rigorous we claimed the debate team was the most successful sports team wed ever have and we werent wrong, and intense. For as long as i can remember, my anxiety dreams have tended to involve creepy houses not haunted houses but houses where something is slightly off, or im. Perhaps the most influential scientific book ever published, it contains the statement of newtons laws of motion forming the foundation of classical mechanics as well as his law of universal gravitation, and derives keplers laws for the motion of the planets which were first obtained empirically.
And they have their female sidekicks, moiraine, egwe. Bonus points if you actually understood what you were reading. Empire counts down the 50 greatest comic book characters in the pantheon. I understood it, but it took me a little while to understand what was being said. Umbrella is one of the most exhilaratingly difficult books published for many years. Mine is probably mudvaynes know forever, which is an absolute monster of a track. Most difficult novels 525 books goodreads share book.
For me, thomas pynchons gravitys rainbow takes the cake. John biggs offers an indepth look at some of the most amazing watches from this century and beyondincluding a hockeypucksize watch that is one of the most complex mechanical devices ever made. The hardest book ive ever read was house of leaves by mark z. The best rapper alive, every year since 1979 complex. Read all 10 and youll probably ascend to the being. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. Learn to play the most complex video game ever made. Lets assume that you actually finished the book and felt that it was worth the. This book wants to be an introductory book to those who have always been wondered how their precious watches work but never dared to ask. Literary critics, historians, avid readers, and even casual readers will all have different opinions on which novel is truly the greatest book ever written. Nov 23, 2007 what is the most complex book ever published. Sep 19, 2012 one of the worlds most complex mathematical theories may have finally been cracked by a scholar in japan, although confirming the breakthrough may take many more years due to the sheer scale of. Its clear that there are three protagonists, rand, perrin and mat. So complex in fact, that i dare say its probably the most complex horror film ever made.
Featuring cars and trucks and things that go, busy, busy, town, and best word book ever, this is, most definitely, the biggest, busiest, storybook ever. May 31, 2015 12 of the most beautiful paragraphs or sentences you will ever read posted by why read may 31, 2015 best selling books, philosophy books as good as a great book is in its entirety there is always a paragraph or a sentence from the best books that stay with you and impact you the most. Im thinking joyces finnegans wake, but prove me wrong. The nook book ebook of the wrist watches explained. Aug 17, 2015 by the end of the 19th century, no book in english literary history had enjoyed more editions, spinoffs and translations. Mar 10, 2017 the 25 greatest comic book supervillains of all time, ranked.
My interests were reading, writing, and smoking pot. Im just afraid its going to take me some time to understand what hes saying. Finnegans wake by james joyce 1939 what makes it challenging. That aside, the novel is incredibly complex, with 388 endnotes some of which also. Its a film that to this day is still not fully understood, yet is deceptively simple whilst still being enormously complex. What is most complicated plot book, movie, tv show, anime.
Among these games, it probably has the most steep learning curve of all, so steep its nearly unimaginable that anyone could learn it without a teacher or a book. Harry potter is a bestseller several hundred times over, and most true fans have read the series two, or three, or ten times all the way through. Jun 28, 2009 the most difficult essay i have ever read. Theres no clear plot its all stream of consciousness, filled with. If youve ever wanted some inspiration on how to knock the object of your affections socks off. This is one of the most complex origami of all time, the. Shes an artist but she pretends to be male when she exhibits her work.
I do like henry thoreau, though, and plan on reading some of his other works. Hes often a villain, but you can almost always see why he is the way he is. Sep 08, 2017 legos simple block design lends itself to some awesome designs, but even though lego bricks are easy to assemble, some people have taken creations to the extreme. Who are the most complex female characters youve ever. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I think theres a really great abridged novel to be teased out of ulysses, but the brave. It was too much work for me to really call it an enjoyable and worthwhile read.